| Name: Ashley Hanna From: Fredericksburg, TX Service: Tegucigalpa, HONDURAS Dates: 7/04-8/04 |
| Ashley is a two-time VIDES volunteer. The first time in Honduras with Sr. Gloria and a few other volunteers and the second time by herself to Guatemala. She lived and experienced first-hand both the poverty and joy of the people. Ashley's interests include singing, cooking, teaching, computers, accounting and youth ministry. |
| Service: GUATEMALA Dates: 8/16/06-12/21/06 |
| VIDES+USA Volunteer Missioners Spotlight June 2006 |
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| Name: Joseph Ferreira From: Richmond, CA |
| Less than a year after the Hurricane Katrina catastrophe, Joseph and Maria Mueller (see below) went the Greater New Orleans area to help at a summer camp for children. They played games, swam and learned many things. The children were able to let go of all the sadness and turmoil and have some good fun! Joseph, too, loved being with the young people. |
| Service: Westwego, LA Dates: Jun 06'- Jul 06 |
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| Name: Wendy Macagno From: Mohave, CA Service: SJB- San Antonio Dates: 6/02-5/03 |
| From CA to SA to CO, Wendy obtained her college degree between her volunteer experiences in 2002 and 2006. She has her BS in Religious studies, philosophy and Spanish. Her interests include religious education, office work and working with poor children. |
| Service: Vides-CO Dates: May 06' - Aug 06' |
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| Name: Kathy Meus From: Lake in the Hill, MI |
| Kathy has her BA in Computer Science and Business Administration. She loves to work with the poor especially the children. One of the activities she loves to do is helping children read. She is also a big fan of futbol (soccer). |
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| Name: Maria Mueller From: Houston, PA |
| Maria worked along-side Joseph Ferreira (see above) in the Greater New Orleans area after the Hurricane Katrina incident. At a summer camp, they played games, swam and learned many things. Maria has her BS in Art Education. Her interests include swimming, hiking, doing arts and crafts and working with children! |
| Service: Westwego, LA Dates: Jun 06' - Jul 06' |
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| Name: Matt Putorti From: Whitehall, NY Service: RWANDA Dates: 9/8/06-10/03/06 |
| While waiting for their Visas to be approved for in Sudan, Matt and Frank So (see below) spent a month in Rwanda and started the Banana Fund. Currently Matt is in Sudan at a technical training school for young boys, where he is coordinating administration for the three boarding houses and teaching English. Matt is interested in economic development, teaching and youth ministry. |
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| Name: Alicia Robey From: Omaha, NE |
| Alicia made her presence felt at our 2006 Asherton camp. Her love of education, recreation and sports made her a great asset to the camp. Alicia has her BS in English and Justice & Peace. She also enjoys working with children with disabilities, orphans, and teaching preschool catechism. |
| Service: Asherton, TX Dates: Jun 06' |
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| Name: Marta Romo From: San Antonio, TX |
| Marta spent a month in Ayutla, Mexico helping with the education system. Her experience in Mexico taught her about the poverty of their education because she realizes that many of children have very bright minds, but they do not have the opportunity for a good education. Marta also enjoys cooking, art, music, guitar and math. |
| Service: Ayutla, MEXICO Dates: Jul 06' |
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| Name: Frank So From: Portland, OR Service: RWANDA Dates: 9/8/06-10/03/06 |
| Frank and Matt Putorti (see above) traveled together first to Rwanda, where they established the Banana Fund, and then to Sudan. He is writing grant proposals for the expansion of the technical school for the boys of Sudan. Frank has his MA in international peace and conflict resolution. His interests include photography, jogging, leading retreats and teaching. |
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| Volunteers Ferreira, Joseph Hannah, Ashley Macagno, Wendie Meus, Kathrine Mueller, Maria Putorti, Matthew Robey, Alicia Romo, Marta So, Frank |
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